A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with dementia.The family wants to know how to plan for the future.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"Your family member's symptoms will get worse,but there are medications to stop the progress."
• B)"You should plan right now on which long-term care facility you will want to utilize when the time comes."
• C)"Dementia is a progressive deterioration.It's important for you to clearly understand what to look for in symptoms."
• D)"Dementia can be treated once the cause is known."

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Definitions:

IV Site Dressing

An IV site dressing is a sterile covering applied over the area where an intravenous line enters a patient's body to prevent infection and secure the line.

Sterile Gauze

A piece of fabric, free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, used for dressing wounds and preventing infection.

Sterile Gloves

Gloves that have been treated to eliminate all microorganisms and are used in medical procedures to maintain a sterile environment.

Infusion

The introduction of a substance directly into veins or tissues by gravity or under pressure, commonly referred to in medical contexts for administering drugs or fluids.